The Messenger(1986)
The Messenger Synopsis
When his wife is killed by hitmen, a former Green Beret takes vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
The Messenger (1986) is a action and drama film directed by Fred Williamson, released on December 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Fred Williamson, Christopher Connelly, Cameron Mitchell and Val Avery. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Williamson
- Writers:
- Fred Williamson, Brian Johnson, Conchita Lee
- Producers:
- Pierluigi Ciriaci, Fred Williamson
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew M. Costikyan
- Composer:
- William Stuckey
- Production:
- Realtà Cinematografica, Po' Boy Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Messenger (1986) Trailer
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The Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Williamson
as Jake Sebastian Turner
Christopher Connelly
as FBI Agent Parker
Cameron Mitchell
as Police Capt. Carter
Val Avery
as Clark
Joe Spinell
as Rico
Stack Pierce
as Leroy
Jasmine Maimone
as The Girl
Michael Dante
as Emerson
- Peter Brown
Peter Brown
as Harris
- Suzanne von Schaack
Suzanne von Schaack
as Mrs. Emerson
Umberto Raho
as Palmiero
Riccardo Parisio Perrotti
as Gieldgud
Key crew
Directed by Fred Williamson, written by Fred Williamson, Brian Johnson and Conchita Lee, produced by Pierluigi Ciriaci and Fred Williamson.
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The Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Messenger online?
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The Messenger (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Messenger?
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The main cast of The Messenger (1986) includes Fred Williamson, Christopher Connelly, Cameron Mitchell, Val Avery and Joe Spinell. The film was directed by Fred Williamson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Messenger released?
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The Messenger was released on December 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Messenger worth watching?
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The Messenger (1986) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Messenger?
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Yes. The official The Messenger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.